2011 Topps Marquee Baseball
2011 Topps Marquee Baseball
Configuration: 4 packs per box. 5 cards per pack.
2011 Topps Marquee Baseball
New and Hobby Exclusive
Topps introduces Marquee Baseball featuring something for everyone at a mid-range price point: On-Card Autographs, Autograph Multi-Relics, Jumbo Relics, Patch Relics, Quad Relics, and Triple Relics!
Every Pack Contains
- 1 Numbered Autograph Card
OR
- 1 Numbered Jumbo or Multi-Relic Card
Each Box Contains 4 Premium Hits
- On-Card Autograph Card
- Autograph Multi-Relic Card
- Jumbo Relic Card
- Quad Relic Card
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS;
ON-CARD MONUMENTAL MARKINGS AUTOGRAPH CARDS - 1 per Box
On-Card Autographs - 75 rookies and veterans personally sign striking red foil cards, numbered.
- Available in a Gold Foil Parallel version numbered to 5
On-Card Dual Autographs - 2 players team up and sign directly on each elegant silver foil card. Numbered to 15.
ACCLAIMED IMPRESSIONS AUTOGRAPH MULTI-RELIC CARDS - 1 per Box
Single-Player Dual Relic Autographs - These 75 players appear on silver foil cards, showcased with a signature and 2 relic swatches. Numbered.
- Available in a ONE OF ONE Patch version and a Gold Foil version numbered to 5.
Single-Player Triple Relic Autograph - 35 subjects displayed with 3 relics and an autograph, and numbered.
- Available in a ONE OF ONE Patch version and a Gold Foil version numbered to 5.
JUMBO RELIC CARDS - 1 per Box
Ty Cobb Jersey Stitching - A truly one of a kid card featuring the stitched name tag from the Georgia Peach's game-worn jersey. Numbered to ONE OF ONE!
Titanic Jumbo Relics - Oversized and unique game-used memorabilia pieces highlight 130 ball players on show-stopping silver foil cards, numbered to 99
- Available in a Gold Foil version numbered to 10
Titanic Jumbo Patch Relics - Fifty players with a multi-color patch on silver foil cards numbered to 5.
Titanic Jumbo Relic Autographs - Over 100 stars appear with their signature and a giant swatch on numbered to 10 cards. 1 per 12-box Hobby Case! (replaces autograph relic in pack)
GAMETIME MEMENTOS QUAD RELIC CARDS - 1 per Box
Single Player Quad Relic Autographs - Twenty five Major Leaguers with their autograph and 4 relic pieces on cards numbered to 10.
Quad Patch Relics - 35 players are saluted with 4 vari-colored patches on each card numbered to 5.
Single Player Quad Relics - Each card from over 55 diamond stand-outs features 4 pieces of game-used gear and is numbered to 199.
- Available in a Gold Foil version numbered to 25
Legends Quad Relics - 8 all-time greats, including DiMaggio, Ruth, Cobb, and Gehrig on cards showcasing each player with 4 relics and numbered to 25.
- Available in a Gold Foil version numbered to 5
BASE CARDS - 3 per pack
Potpourri of 100 top veterans, key rookies and legendary heroes on 48pt full bleed stock highlighted with action photography.
PARALLEL BASE CARDS - 1 per pack
The base set paralleled:
- Platinum: ONE OF ONE
- Gold numbered to 99
- Copper numbered to 199
- Blue numbered to 299
MUSEUM COLLECTION - 1 per 12-box Hobby Case! (replaces autograph in pack)
Each of these remarkably stunning metal framed cards is embellished with an on-card autograph, and is numbered to 10.
Here's what I pulled in our box of 2011 Topps Marquee Baseball.
BASE CARDS;
In our box we pulled 12 of the 100 card base set with 0 duplicates. The base cards are produced on a thicker stock than typical base sets and feature a glossy finish. The set features a nice mix of veteran stars and legendary icons. All of the portraits feature in action poses. The Topps Marquee insignia and players name are centered on the bottom of card.
PARALLEL BASE CARDS;
The parallel cards in 2011 Topps Marquee are listed as 1 per pack. The parallel cards are the same basic design of the base card with the exception of the serial numbering and the coloring of the Topps Marquee insignia. Of our 4 parallels we pulled 2 Blue variations, 1 Copper variations and 1 Gold variation.
RELIC CARDS;
Our relic pulls were a Titanic Jumbo Relics of David Wright numbered out of 50 and Single Player Quad Relic of Kelly Johnson numbered out of 199. The Johnson quad relic features a nice 3 color patch in the bottom left hand corner. While we can’t complain on the player hit on the jumbo relic it would have been to pull more multi-colored swatches. After seeing the 1 patch on the Kelly Johnson the Relics left me with a feeling of wanting more.
AUTOGRAPH CARDS;
Our box of Marquee featured 2 autograph pulls. The first one pictured above is our On-Card Autograph Card of Brett Wallace numbered out of 570. Wallace was a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinal system that was the key piece of the Matt Holiday trade. Wallace was later traded to the Astros and finally called up to the majors as their starting first baseman. The second hit was an Acclaimed Impressions Autograph Multi-Relic Card of Trevor Cahill of the Oakland A’s. Cahill a former 2nd round draft pick looked to have a very bright future after posting 18 wins in 2010. Unfortunately Cahill took a bit of a step back in 2011 but remains a young starting pitcher to keep an eye on.
Final Thoughts on 2011 Topps Marquee Baseball;
Topps introduces Marquee Baseball designed to be a mid end product with something for all baseball collectors. I have to say as a concept I enjoyed the release and the opportunity to pull a monster hit. Looking at comparable breaks it seemed Marquee would live up to its name as several pulls have hit the market. Priced at roughly $150 a box Marquee is a bit of a gamble. I really like the design of the subsets as it appears to have a blended style from various past releases. The on card autos and multiple relics appeal to most autograph and relic collectors. The base and parallel sets have a nice look and feel to them as the thicker card stock really makes them stand out. I personally like the thicker card feel as it doesn’t appear as fragile and less likely to be damaged during the opening of the packs. Priced as a mid end release it’s probably not aimed at collectors on a budget. The lack of a big hit in our box would it tough to go back for another shot. That being said I could see Marquee translating nicely to other sports lines. A good mix of veteran players combined with iconic legends is always a product that will attract die hard collectors. While our box lacked a major pull I hope to see Marquee expand to other sports and make a triumphant return next season. Thanks to Topps for putting out a new release that is a fun, enjoyable and quick break with some great looking cards.
Here's how I would rate this product;
- Value = 4
- Innovation = 5
- Fun and Experience = 5
- Rebuy Value = 4
I rate this product "B+" for Topps.
NPN Information;
Open to U.S./Canadian (except Quebec) residents. For a chance to obtain any of the cards listed above, while supplies last, hand print you name and complete address on a 3 X 5 card and mail in a #10 envelope to: NPN 2011 Topps Marquee Baseball , P.O. Box 765, Pittston, PA 18642. Only one card per envelope mailed separately, postmarked by November 23, 2011 and received by November 30, 2011. No metered mail. Limit 1 request per household for 2011 Topps Marquee Baseball. Failure to comply will result in all entries disqualified. Drawings on or about December 07, 2011. Potential Canadian winners will be required to correctly answer the mathematical skill-testing question. Include on a 3 x 5 card the answer to the following skill-test question: 10 X 2 + 2 - 11 = ? Major League Baseball affiliates not responsibly for this promotion.
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